A/N: I've had some interest in a chapter which is based is in Arthur's POV. Although, it's an interesting thought, I have never switched point of views in the middle of a fanfic before, so I'm little apprehensive of doing it. If you would like me to do this, can you tell me in the reviews? Just so that I can see whether people actually want me to do it! Anyway, in this chapter, Gwen will go back to work! Merlin's back too! Yay…

After I had told Lancelot about what had happened, our relationship seemed less strained. We made sure that we talked as it seemed that there were lots of things about each other that we didn't know. Although, it did seem forced I knew it would help us. Well- I hoped it would.

It was today (a couple of days later) that I confided in Lancelot about my desire to go back to work. I was dying to. When Megan was 3, I first started teaching but when Meg got ill I ended up taking an extended leave of absence as Lancelot and I didn't particularly want to send her to Nursery when she was so ill.

I knew that Lancelot still didn't want me to send her there every day as I would have to if I was working but it was always my intension of returning to work once Megan's health was better. I had told Lancelot this when we agreed to it.

Lancelot was just about to go to work when I told him this.

"Lance, I was thinking of going back to work. What do you think?" I asked him, apprehensively.

Although, we were talking I really didn't want him to tell me that I couldn't go back to work. It wasn't that I needed his approval but it was that I wanted to know whether he agreed with me or not. If he didn't want me to, I would have to deal with the consequences of it and to be brutally honest; I don't know whether our marriage can survive that!

At my question, Lancelot started to frown which didn't fill me with a lot of confidence, but then after a few moments he answered me.

"If you really want to…." He told me, reluctantly.

His tone showed his reluctance but at least he wouldn't stop me from going back. It gave me some hope that he wanted to make me happy or at least he would take into account.

"I just think going back to work would be a good idea. Not only financially but it also would allow me to have some independence." I explained to him.

We weren't exactly short of money as Lancelot's job was highly paid as he was a Detective chief inspector for the police but it was still a worry between the both of us.

I could see Lancelot understood why I wanted to go back, as he nodded but I couldn't help but think that his acceptance was forced.

I just hoped that it was just down to my paranoia not anything serious.

"When were you thinking of going back?" He asked me, interested.

I smiled at him showing that I was happy that he was showing an interest.

"Next week. It'll be the start of the new term which will make the transition easier."

I was becoming more excited at the prospect of doing my job even if I did feel slightly nervous. I had been out of work for a couple of months and I couldn't help but worry about Meg.

"Have you already spoken to Gaius?" Gaius was the headmaster at the school but also one of my closet friends.

He was one of those people who everyone seemed to like, even the governors of the school who normally dislike everyone and everything.

I had already anticipated Lancelot's question and I quickly nodded to him. A couple of days ago, I had phoned Gaius to see if I could return and he happily said that I could. He also said how much I had been missed by everyone, especially, Merlin.

"Yes, I have. He said I could start next week." I told him, simply.

Next Week

As I walked through the school gates, my apprehension increased and I couldn't help but wonder whether my return was a mistake.

However, as I approached Gaius' office where Merlin was already, all of my doubts quickly disappeared.

Merlin, who had spotted me before I had even entered the room, quickly came up to me smiling broadly after he had exited Gaius' office.

He hadn't changed I noticed with a smile, as I looked at his appearance. His short hair looked wild but it was a trait which endeared him to me. His smile also looked as boyish as it had ever done!

As he came to hug me tightly, I realised how much I had missed him and how much I had missed coming to work!

"How are you, Gwen?" He enquired to me brightly, before pulling out of the hug. He was acting like he hadn't seen me in years rather than months but it obvious that it was only because he cared for me.

I was smiling as he said this, before answering.

"I'm much better, Merlin. It's nice to see you!" I told him, still smiling.

Merlin looked at me sceptically and I wondered why as I hadn't lied about how I was feeling but I knew that it wasn't the time to bring it up now.

Merlin nodded to me, in response.

"How's my favourite godchild?" Merlin asked me, much happier. His smile seemed to get cheekier by the minute.

I couldn't help roll my eyes at his question. It was so typical of Merlin!

"Merlin, Meg's your only godchild." I reminded him, smiling.

Merlin didn't seem perturbed by my answer but rather had a "so" expression on his face.

"Meg's still my favouritegodchild." Merlin replied to me, emphasising the word .

I motioned for us to go into Gaius' office to which Merlin happily agreed.

Gaius reacted in the same way Merlin had, with a smile. Although, Gaius was now nearing mid 60's, no-one seemed to doubt his ability at his job. As he came up to me, I could see why.

He looked years younger than his age and I couldn't help but smile as I noticed that he seemed to be happier at me being here than Merlin!

"It's so good to see you, Guinevere." He told me, as he hugged me, too.

Gaius was the only person who I had allowed for them to call me "Guinevere", and I honestly didn't mind him using it. Even Lancelot's use of it annoys the hell out of me.

"You too, Gaius. I'm glad to be back!" I told him, happily.

For the first time in months, I felt happier than I had done and whilst it was nice being able to teach again, I was happier because I was seeing Gaius and Merlin.

A/N: I hope you enjoy this chapter. Lots of you wanted Merlin back and I had always planned to bring him in around this time. So, there you go! I don't know whether this chapter is good or not, so I would appreciate it if you review!